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WTB Stock Chart & Stats
2555.00 p
-9.00 p(-0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2555.00 p
-9.00 p(-0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,098.00 p - 3,302.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume54.82K
Average Volume (3M)515.17K
Market Cap
£4.01B
Enterprise Value9.24B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£233.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£5.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.7
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Oct 21, 2026EPS Estimate
1.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.22
Shares Outstanding167,741,530
10 Day Avg. Volume728,477
30 Day Avg. Volume515,166
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.58
Price to Book (P/B)1.43
Price to Sales (P/S)1.54
P/FCF Ratio45.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,659.44Price Target Upside4.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.75
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating Profitability And MarginsConsistent ~19–21% operating margins across 2023–2026 show durable cost control and pricing power in the Premier Inn model. High operating margins for a lodging operator mean core cash generation is structural, supporting reinvestment, ROCE improvement and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Strong Operating Cash Flow And EBITDASustained EBITDA and >£700m operating cash flow indicate the estate generates steady cash from operations. This durable cash generation underpins ability to fund capex, service debt, recycle properties and return capital to shareholders, improving optionality during economic cycles.
Clear Medium-term Growth And Efficiency PlanThe AGP, larger efficiency program and planned £1.5bn recycling create durable structural levers: lower gross/net capex, improved ROCE and monetisation of assets. If executed, these moves shift capital intensity and boost long-run cash flow and returns, materially altering the company’s capital profile.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Reduced EquityA relatively high debt load and falling equity weaken financial flexibility. For a capital‑intensive hotel operator this raises refinancing and interest‑rate risk, limits capacity to accelerate investment or absorb shocks, and makes delivery of long‑term targets more sensitive to execution and market yields.
Sharply Weakened Free Cash FlowThe drop in FCF reduces cushion for dividends, buybacks, deleveraging or incremental investment. If lower conversion persists, management must either scale back shareholder returns, increase recycling or borrow more, each of which can impair medium‑term financial stability and the credibility of FY31 cash targets.
Structural Cost Headwinds And AGP Near-term DragPersistent regulatory and wage pressures plus an AGP transition hit margins and profits in the near term. These are structural for the sector; unless mitigated by efficiencies or pricing, they compress margins, slow cash recovery from growth projects and increase reliance on recycling to fund returns.
Whitbread News
WTB FAQ
What was Whitbread PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Whitbread PLC lowest share price was 2098.00 p and its highest was 3302.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Whitbread PLC’s market cap?
Whitbread PLC’s market cap is £4.01B.
When is Whitbread PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Whitbread PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 21, 2026 which is in 110 days.
How were Whitbread PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Whitbread PLC released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported 0.745 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.696 p by 0.049 p.
Is Whitbread PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Whitbread PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Whitbread PLC pay dividends?
Whitbread PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 60.6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.8%. See more information on Whitbread PLC dividends here
What is Whitbread PLC’s EPS estimate?
Whitbread PLC’s EPS estimate is 1.21.
How many shares outstanding does Whitbread PLC have?
Whitbread PLC has 167,741,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Whitbread PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Whitbread PLC reported an EPS of 0.745 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.696 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.331%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Whitbread PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:WTB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Whitbread Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£2,659.44 (4.09% Upside)
£2,659.44 (4.09% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Whitbread PLC
Whitbread plc is a prominent hospitality firm managing a portfolio of hotels and restaurants across the United Kingdom, Germany, and other international markets. The company's hotel division encompasses approximately 841 hotels boasting 82,286 rooms in the UK, 10 hotels situated in the Middle East, and 35 hotels with 5,875 rooms located in Germany, all operating under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. Furthermore, Whitbread plc oversees 439 restaurant establishments throughout the United Kingdom, which include popular brands such as Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Whitbread Inns, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, and Table Table. This long-standing company was founded in 1742 and maintains its headquarters in Dunstable, UK.
WTB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,659.44 p
▲(4.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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